unnoticed
gb/ʌnnˈoʊtɪst/ us/ʌnnˈoʊtɪst/
B2
English
~ 8900
észrevétlen, mellőzött, el nem ismert
B2
1
észrevétlen
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] goes/remains unnoticed
The typo in the headline somehow went unnoticed for three days.
A címben lévő elírás valahogy három napig észrevétlen maradt.
Small changes in the climate often pass unnoticed from year to year.
Az éghajlat apró változásai gyakran évről évre észrevétlenek maradnak.
Several security flaws remained unnoticed until the system was audited.
Her quiet kindness did not go unnoticed by the neighbors.
The leak had gone unnoticed for months, causing serious damage.
Learner examples
The mistake in the report went unnoticed.
A jelentésben lévő hiba észrevétlen maradt.
His small gift did not go unnoticed by her.
Az apró ajándéka nem kerülte el a nő figyelmét.
The crack in the wall stayed unnoticed for a long time.
Many spelling errors passed unnoticed in the email.
At first, the problem remained unnoticed.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *unnoticed* when they mean *unknown*. *Unnoticed* means people did not see or pay attention to something, but it might still be known or present. *Unknown* means people do not know about it at all.
Meaning
not seen, detected, or observed
Collocations
go unnoticed
|remain unnoticed
|largely unnoticed
|errors go unnoticed
|changes go unnoticed
|slip by unnoticed
Synonyms
undetected (Often used about problems, diseases, or errors that are not discovered.)
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unobserved (More formal; often used in written or technical contexts for things not seen.)
Antonyms
noticed (General everyday opposite; people see or pay attention to it.)
|
detected (Opposite in contexts of finding or discovering problems, signals, or errors.)
Themes
perception
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Not seen or found by people; no one notices it.
Not seen, detected, or observed by people, often for some time or by many people.
B2
2
mellőzött
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] feels/remains unnoticed
Despite her efforts, she often felt unnoticed at family gatherings.
Erőfeszítései ellenére gyakran mellőzöttnek érezte magát a családi összejöveteleken.
His years of hard work did not go unnoticed by the committee.
Többéves kemény munkája nem maradt elismerés nélkül a bizottság részéről.
The quiet student sat unnoticed at the back of the classroom.
Many volunteers remain unnoticed, even though they do essential work.
She slipped into the party and stood unnoticed in the corner.
Learner examples
He feels unnoticed at school.
Mellőzöttnek érzi magát az iskolában.
Her good work did not stay unnoticed forever.
Jó munkája nem maradt örökké elismerés nélkül.
The shy boy stood unnoticed near the door.
Many people work hard but stay unnoticed.
At the big party, she felt small and unnoticed.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse *unnoticed* with *lonely* or *alone*. *Unnoticed* means other people do not give you attention, but you might still be with other people. *Lonely* describes a sad feeling of being without close contact, even if others are around.
Meaning
not given attention or recognition
Collocations
feel unnoticed
|left unnoticed
|remain unnoticed in the crowd
|hard work goes unnoticed
|quietly unnoticed
Synonyms
ignored (Stronger emotional sense that others choose not to pay attention.)
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overlooked (Suggests someone deserves attention or credit but does not receive it.)
Antonyms
recognized (Focuses on finally receiving attention or credit from others.)
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appreciated (Opposite in emotional contexts, where effort or presence is valued.)
Themes
emotions
|social
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Not getting attention or recognition from other people; people do not seem to see or care about you or your actions.
Not receiving attention, interest, or recognition from others; ignored in a social or emotional sense.
Grammar
Dictionary form
unnoticed
IPA
GB/ʌnnˈoʊtɪst/
US/ʌnnˈoʊtɪst/
Syllables & stress
un - noticed (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (noticed)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: unnoticed
Word family
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
unnoticeable
adjective
Related words
notify
verb B2
notification
noun A2
Expressions
go unnoticed
1/ɡˈoʊ ʌnnˈoʊtɪst/
fixed phrase
not be seen or detected
to not be seen or not get any attention from people
Examples
- The error in the bill went unnoticed until the end of the month.
- Her quiet generosity did not go unnoticed by her friends.
- Minor design flaws can easily go unnoticed during testing.
pass unnoticed
1/pˈæs ʌnnˈoʊtɪst/
fixed phrase
happen or move without notice
to happen or go by without anyone seeing it or paying attention
Examples
- The anniversary passed unnoticed because everyone was so busy.
- He hoped his late arrival would pass unnoticed.
- Small changes in routine often pass unnoticed.
remain unnoticed
1/ɹɪmˈeɪn ʌnnˈoʊtɪst/
fixed phrase
continue without being noticed
to stay in a state where nobody sees it or pays attention
Examples
- These issues remained unnoticed for years.
- Her talent remained unnoticed until she posted videos online.
- The bug remained unnoticed until the software update.
slip by unnoticed
1/slˈɪp bˈaɪ ʌnnˈoʊtɪst/
fixed phrase
pass quietly without attention
to pass or happen quietly so that no one sees it or pays attention
Examples
- The deadline slipped by unnoticed, and everyone missed it.
- He tried to slip by unnoticed during the meeting.
- Many small expenses can slip by unnoticed over time.